The manufacturing sector continues to show expansion at a moderate but consistent level, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 53.0.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Easier trans-Tasman travel needed
Four key reforms would significantly boost trans-Tasman travel, says the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.
Business Manifesto 2014
BusinessNZ has released its manifesto for the 2014 election.
More procurement, less compliance good for small business
Labour’s policy for small business contains some useful initiatives, says BusinessNZ.
More transparent electricity pricing likely
More transparent electricity pricing may be an outcome of this year’s election, following a rare attack of political agreement at a BusinessNZ Energy Council forum yesterday.
Youth employment a pressing issue – convincing policies needed
There are some sensible ideas in Labour’s youth employment policy, but others would make it harder to employ young people, says BusinessNZ.
Science in society good for business
BusinessNZ has welcomed the first science in society plan released by the Government.
Labour policy back to the future
Labour’s employment relations policy released today would bring back a system that delivered counterproductive workplace relations in the past, BusinessNZ says.
Business – The Beating Heart of New Zealand
Business lifts our standard of living and makes the way for a better future, says BusinessNZ.
Adrian Littlewood co-chair of Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
Adrian Littlewood, Chief Executive of Auckland Airport, is the new co-chair of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.
Period of OCR stability now needed
Following today’s increase in the OCR, a period of stability would be positive for the economy, says BusinessNZ.
Business forum promotes regional integration
Business leaders from both sides of the Tasman will push for closer relations at a meeting with Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey in Wellington today.